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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356,676.24, 534,858.83 and 134,904.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356,676.24, 534,858.83 and 134,904.72 is: 202,298.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,676.24 : 534,858.83 = 134,904.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,676.24/534,858.83 = 134,904.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,676.24x = 534,858.83 × 134,904.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,676.24x = 72,154,981,037.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,154,981,037.94/356,676.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,298.26

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